Quote of the day, 8 August: St. Thérèse
I thought today about my past life, about the act of courage I performed long ago at Christmas, and the praise given to Judith came back to my memory: “You have acted with manly courage, and your heart has been strengthened” [Jdt 15:11 DRA].
Many souls say, “But I don’t have the strength to accomplish such a sacrifice.”
Let them do what I did: make a great effort. The good God never refuses this first grace that gives us the courage to act. After that, the heart grows strong, and we go from victory to victory.
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Yellow Notebook, 8 August 1897
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